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Which pope was elected Pope by acclamation of the clergy and people, who spent most of his papacy defending the concept that only the Pope could choose and install bishops?

   Pope Leo III
   Pope Gregory VII
   Pope Pius XII
   Pope John XXIII

Your answer was: Pope Gregory VII.
You are correct!!


Answer: Here is an interesting fact: the papal seal (see image below) of Pope Gregory VII had the image of Saints Peter and Paul. This was the first occurrence of this. Several later Poper did this also,



9th Centenary Of The Death Of Saint Gregory VII
Scott 448 - 452) (1967)


Seal Of Pope Gregory VII

See Also
• S. Gregio VIIl UFN Bulletin 1985